MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,134 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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chassis covered in underseal
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
chassis covered in underseal
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside hand brake weak
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
undersealed
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
undersealed
large amount of underseal
slight play in n/s wheel bearing
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
large amount of underseal
slight play in n/s wheel bearing
n/s/f out rigger rusted
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
n/s/f out rigger rusted
Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motor Caravan?
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DWJ 509V is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 50,158 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Volkswagen Motor Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 8,888 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DWJ 509V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen Motor Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 47 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was DWJ 509V registered?
DWJ 509V is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 23 August 1979.
Is DWJ 509V safe to buy?
The MOT history for DWJ 509V shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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